Tag Archives: Christmas

A Story of Christmas: A lesson in history

Posted on December 25, 2015 by mvaden1948

  Most of you do not know that I don’t celebrate Christmas. This is not because I don’t believe in God. I do, very much. And as some would sometimes ask, no, I’m not Jewish but what would it matter … Continue reading →

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Bon Nadal

Posted on December 20, 2015 by mvaden1948

No I did not misspell Buon Natale. Bon Nadal is Buon Natale (or Merry Christmas) in Venet, the Venetian language. I’m picking up a few phrases thanks to my friend who gave me a Venet-English dictionary for my birthday a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day in Venezia

Posted on December 25, 2013 by mvaden1948

First order of business…Panetonne French Toast for breakfast Recipe: Panettone French Toast for One 1 egg 50 ml milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (cannella) 1 large 1 inch (approx) thick slice panettone cut in two pieces butter for frying Mix/whisk egg, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve in Venice 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by mvaden1948

It was a foggy day in Venezia but people were out running last minute errands. This little guy is on the door next door to the place where Scooby’s twin lives. For those who don’t know…Scooby Doo is a white … Continue reading →

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A Trip to a Venetian Street Market

Posted on December 23, 2013 by mvaden1948

Almost a full week since I’ve been to Punto and I hadn’t even gotten a Panettone yet! Wow, I’d better get busy. So first order of business was to lay in some supplies and goodies for Christmas when unlike “that … Continue reading →

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My Night on the Water

Posted on December 22, 2013 by mvaden1948

Last evening I had plans to attend a concert by Coro Cantori Veneziani at Chiesa di San Cassiano. Now that we are closer to Christmas the view from the vaporetto on my way to the concert was stunning. It was … Continue reading →

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Babbo Natale Regatta

Posted on December 21, 2013 by mvaden1948

Today was the day! The Regatta was schedule for 10:30am. Karen and I met to watch from a good vantage point. And it was raining. Yes, the first rain since I’ve been here. But it was only a light drizzle…hardly … Continue reading →

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I’m Back!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by mvaden1948

Did you miss me? Awww; I missed you too! But I needed a day off so no pics from yesterday. I was back out this morning though. I took the vaporetto to San Toma and meandered around to see what … Continue reading →

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In Search of Christmas Trees at Rialto Mercato

Posted on December 18, 2013 by mvaden1948

Karen emailed last evening that she had gotten word that the trees were back near the Rialto Mercato and suggested that as a meander and photo opportunity for this morning. I readily agreed and we made plans to meet. But … Continue reading →

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